Senior Control Engineer

OVERVIEW

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for working collaboratively with and contributing technical expertise to the Controls Engineering Team and the larger Operations Department for the successful buildout, testing, installation, and startup of automation systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Controls Engineering Manager to strengthen and empower your fellow team members and improve project quality
• Manage concurrent projects and tasks in an effective and efficient manner
• Serve as Controls Engineering lead
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure the timely success of every system.
• Collaborate inter-departmentally to ensure the timely success of every system.
• Work with the installation team in the field to ensure the successful startup of new systems.
• Work with the Service Manager to coordinate Controls Engineering support in the field.
• Willing and able to travel up to 40%
• Write PLC/HMI programs from templates and scratch based on customer specifications, including safety logic and validation of safety functionality
• Configure network devices using protocols such as DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, and Ethernet IP (safe)
• Perform startup, testing, and debugging of hardware
• Interface and integrate controls with the controls of the manufacturer’s equipment, cameras, and FANUC robots

QUALIFICATIONS

• Programming Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Keyence PLC’s and HMI’s
• Read and understand electrical schematics
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Robotic programming is preferred but not required
• Debug automation equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree OR two-year college or technical school equivalent
• 5+ Years Controls Experience